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Beneath a broken mask lies the truth behind the façade, and while masks can conceal pain, they cannot mend wounds. In the end, no mask was worth the torture. However, to Midnight Velasquez, who was forced to wear a mask since he was young, the mask hiding his true face was a façade he was ready to keep for a lifetime. However, what occurs when the mask begins to break, revealing the dreadful things concealed beneath it? Would he have the courage to confront his true self reflected in the mirror, or would the remnants of his broken mask consume him and drag him into the depths of despair? With a broken mask, a battered body and a weary soul, Midnight couldn't help pondering... is this life worth living for? CECELIB | C.C. UPDATE SCHEDULE: No specific date as of now COVER: Astrid Jaydee

PUBLISHED UNDER TALKING PAGES Tears Series #2: Zion Miguel Villareal

Si Chloe, isang dalagang taga-probinsya ng Capiz, ay handang magpatuloy sa kanyang pag-aaral sa kolehiyo sa Iloilo City para sa mga susunod na taon. Dito niya makikilala si Angelo, isang lalaking spoiled at sadyang makulit na makakatagpo niya sa paaralan. Hindi niya inaasahan na unti-unti siyang mai-inlove sa binata, at sa paglipas ng panahon, masusubok ang kanyang mga damdamin para sa kanya. Ano kaya ang magiging takbo ng kwento ng dalawang taong pinagtagpo ng tadhana? Tuklasin ang mga kaganapan sa kanilang magulong pag-iibigan sa pagitan ng Roxas at Iloilo City. ⓒ 2023 Anthony Bueno

what does obssesion means? is it when you give love too much its just an infatuation?

The "unbothered" model from the famous family of actresses will use a Delafuente to cover up her issue. Keyla is a wellknown bratty model for having a rebellious attitude. Latching on to Kaizen will put her from the top and will boost her career. Iyon ang kanyang pakay pero sa huli ay magbabago ang kanyang isip sa kanya. For the first time, she's bothered and it's because of him. It's because of Kaizen.

Escaping from his responsibilities as a future duke, Terron Dashwood moves to the Philippines, hoping to live a simple and humble life. But when he crosses paths with Eva and discovers her true identity, Terron starts questioning what simple really means. *** Hoping for a simple life, future duke Terron Dashwood leaves his family in Italy and moves to the Philippines alone. There, he meets Eva Galanis, a sari-sari store and barbecue place owner who often treats him as a baggage boy. Knowing that he will return to Italy one day to face his responsibilities, Terron firmly believes that his relationship with Eva is mere friendship and nothing more-but his friends think otherwise. With a deadline for him to return home and a death threat looming around, can Terron fight for his feelings for Eva despite the odds? Or will the complicated past that their families share only bring them further apart? Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog & English. Cover Design by Regina Dionela

Struggling with commitments, savage and independent Zehannah Sevil is ready to be single for the rest of her life. But as she continuously crosses paths with cheeky Reigo Vasquez, she suddenly finds herself breaking all her rules. *** Repeatedly left behind by her ex-boyfriends, Zehannah Sevil promises to protect her heart at all costs. She doesn't believe in marriage and is okay with being alone until Reigo Vasquez comes rushing back into her life. Despite being cheated on by his exes multiple times, Reigo is still willing to risk it all for Zehannah. She is different from other girls, and he can't seem to get her off his mind. As they find solace in each other's arms, they unknowingly fall deeper than what they have expected. Determined to make their relationship work, can Reigo manage to change Zehannah's beliefs in love? Disclaimer: This story is written in TAGLISH. CECELIB | C.C. WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | R-18 Cover Design by Regina Dionela

(Academy Series #3) Lancer felt like he needed to do something and Topaz Academy might be the key. At the school of royals, he was hailed as the Lieutenant, the highest ranking student, feared and respected. But when he met this person who resembled his best friend's little sister, Cat, shit began to happen.

When the honest and kind Ream Oliveros crosses paths with Syl, he thought he finally met his woman. But he can't be more wrong when he finds out his supposed woman is married- and he unknowingly became her illicit lover. *** Ream Oliveros is a self-made man- honest, kind, and reliable. One night in Bali makes him think he finally met the woman of his dreams, but then Syl disappears the next day with no trace or means of contact. When fate allows him to meet her again, Ream is surprised to see how timid and submissive Syl became- a completely different person from the woman who made one night in Bali, all those months ago, magical. Discovering that she needs help against her family, Ream's sense of responsibility and care for her grows stronger and stronger each day he is more attached to her. But Syl is hiding something more than her family secret: she is cheating on her husband- with Ream. Ream is the other man to Mrs. Dinsyl Descartin-Davidson. Will his love for Syl overcome her betrayal and will Ream let her corrupt him? Or is she and their love not worth going against his principles? CECELIB | C.C. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela WARNING: MATURE CONTENT | R-18 COMPLETED